The Royal Wedding: William and Catherine, April 29th, 2011

[DavidMn]

SO the big moment is only a few hours away! Who's going to be watching? I'm somewhat curious. I remember when Charles and Diana were married I was 10. I imagine this is an especially big day for most of my U.K friends here.:)

[McTrouble]

SO the big moment is only a few hours away! Who's going to be watching? I'm somewhat curious. I remember when Charles and Diana were married I was 10. I imagine this is an especially big day for most of my U.K friends here.:)

Well, even though its fashionable for a lot of people to be totally disinterested, I personally am a sucker for our brilliant displays of pomp and pageantry, and I am going to be GLUED to the TV all day.

I am proud to be English and proud of our royal heritage :blob1:

[LorraineRN]

I was 10 years old also when Charles and Diana were married and I remember watching their wedding. I am staying up for the wedding, so curious to see Kate's gown. Whats with all the hats?

[DavidMn]

I was 10 years old also when Charles and Diana were married and I remember watching their wedding. I am staying up for the wedding, so curious to see Kate's gown. Whats with all the hats?SOme of them look like Jumbo Jets they're so huge!:lol:

[ButterCookie]

What is going on with all the hats? This isn't Ascot!

[Meowi]

Ugh.... my Mum is getting all sappy.
I must admit though, I do feel some sense of happiness.

[Silver Springs]

I''m not a Royalist, though I suppose they are "good ornamentation" for the British to have. I still have no interest in watching the wedding, though. I'm not girly enough to simper over such a grand show of wealth. I just can't believe in love that has in some respects been bought. Maybe I'm cynical, but would Kate have even given William a second look had he not been royalty?

[Dodfather]

I'm not a roaylist but am happy for any couple to be married and wish them all the best. They'll need it, and I hope that since they've been together for along time and met away from the glare of the press that they can make it work. I'm not watching the wedding but was flipping channels at 11am - you can't deny that she is beautiful and the dress is stunning. Now, back on the with the dvd player...

[ontheEdgeof17]

Are they in their 40s? They both look like it.

[Silver Springs]

Are they in their 40s? They both look like it.

Kate's excuse is poor application of make up. William's is just horrendous genetics. William is 28 and Kate 29.

[CreepingDeath]

Ugh.... my Mum is getting all sappy.
I must admit though, I do feel some sense of happiness.

My mother is glaring every time they show Camilla. :laugh:

[ButterCookie]

My mother is glaring every time they show Camilla. :laugh:

That's because Camilla is a horrible old toad.

I wasn't 'excited' and I'm still not but I've watched it and it's been very lovely. Kate looks beautiful and The Queen looks like a happy little lemon.

I am glad Britain still has heritage like this, I'm proud of it. I can't imagine being somewhere where the streets weren't lined with people waving Union flags at an event like this, it'd just be weird.

[Enchanted_Stevi]

I didnt watch the wedding...but I'm watching the aftermath where they all go to the luncheon at Buckingham Palace.

Btw I LOOOOOOOOOOVE Kate's dress!!!

[GODDESS6]

i watched it & still have it on~ i got up & watched diana's wedding as a girl, then later her funeral~ i wouldn't miss this wedding for the world~ kate looked beautiful, a true princess~ i admit to weeping as well~


wowzer, kate's sister is a major hottie:thumbsup:~

[RickRobert]

What's this about a royal wedding?

[Silver Springs]

What's this about a royal wedding?

XD :laugh:

[CreepingDeath]

Ugh, I can't believe Camilla was on the balcony. What a slap to Princess Diana to have that cow up there during her son's wedding.

[Fleetwoodmark]

So happy for them, they really are a model couple for everyone. Kate was beyond stunning. This is what Britain is all about. Love it !!

[Silver Springs]

So happy for them, they really are a model couple for everyone. Kate was beyond stunning. This is what Britain is all about. Love it !!

A model couple for everyone? We saw their publicised front. It's not a testament to them as a couple. Only to their wealth, in my humble opinion. If you want to see a model couple, look for the ones who actually have to live a hard life and value each other completely despite their hardships. They're the people we can learn from.

[Spoinny]

pretty amazing spectacle and more amazing that every single network in the states is covering it this morning. So much for reporting on the loss of lives due to the tornadoes down south. I guess that is "boring" news. You'd think they could devote 15-20 minutes to some REAL news.

[GODDESS6]

Ugh, I can't believe Camilla was on the balcony. What a slap to Princess Diana to have that cow up there during her son's wedding.

i'm glad you said that~ i was thinking the same thing:eek:~

[Fleetwoodmark]

A model couple for everyone? We saw their publicised front. It's not a testament to them as a couple. Only to their wealth, in my humble opinion. If you want to see a model couple, look for the ones who actually have to live a hard life and value each other completely despite their hardships. They're the people we can learn from.

Live a hard life ?

William lost his mother when he was he was 15, is that hard enough for you ?

Since then he has graduated from St Andrews & Sandhurst and now serves in the RAF as a Sea King helicopter pilot. He has fell in love with a beautiful girl and married her. Maybe a little more optimism would be appreciated ;)

You talk of him as if he was a stuck up self important snob. This couldn't be further from the truth.

[Silver Springs]

Live a hard life ?

William lost his mother when he was he was 15, is that hard enough for you ?

Since then he has graduated from St Andrews & Sandhurst and now serves in the RAF as a Sea King helicopter pilot. He has fell in love with a beautiful girl and married her. Maybe a little more optimism would be appreciated ;)

You talk of him as if he was a stuck up self important snob. This couldn't be further from the truth.

Plenty of people have lost their parents. These people dont have servants, more money than they can spend and countless people fawning at their feet. I empathise that he lost a parent, but at the end of the day, aside from that he's had it easy. Who celebrates the people who have gone through exactly what he has but without the luxuries? Nobody. Because royalty and glamour are tradeable commodities to be used to set these people on a higher plinth than those who actually deserve it.

[Fleetwoodmark]

Plenty of people have lost their parents. These people dont have servants, more money than they can spend and countless people fawning at their feet. I empathise that he lost a parent, but at the end of the day, aside from that he's had it easy. Who celebrates the people who have gone through exactly what he has but without the luxuries? Nobody. Because royalty and glamour are tradeable commodities to be used to set these people on a higher plinth than those who actually deserve it.

I realise you are trying to take the moral high ground but I don't think there is anybody who shouldn't be happy for them. I suggest you read up a little on his background and what he has actually done. You would have people think he lives in a castle with a multitude of servants. He never had that at St Andrews and he doesn't have that now.

[Spoinny]

Plenty of people have lost their parents. These people dont have servants, more money than they can spend and countless people fawning at their feet. I empathise that he lost a parent, but at the end of the day, aside from that he's had it easy. Who celebrates the people who have gone through exactly what he has but without the luxuries? Nobody. Because royalty and glamour are tradeable commodities to be used to set these people on a higher plinth than those who actually deserve it.

As much as I think the non-stop coverage is ridiculous and unnecessary. I do think that William seems like a very gracious and down to earth person, much like his mother. The royals do not seem to be that snobbish, even Charles seems quite charming at times in interviews!

[Silver Springs]

I realise you are trying to take the moral high ground but I don't think there is anybody who shouldn't be happy for them. I suggest you read up a little on his background and what he has actually done. You would have people think he lives in a castle with a multitude of servants. He never had that at St Andrews and he doesn't have that now.

I do know of his background, thank you very much. Just because you don't share my views doesn't mean you should dismiss them as ideas borne of a lack of education on the subject. And if you'd look back, you'd realise that I never said a word against him being happy. Good for him and his new wife. Just don't expect me to care about it more than I would any other couple I havent met.

[skcin]

That's because Camilla is a horrible old toad.

I wasn't 'excited' and I'm still not but I've watched it and it's been very lovely. Kate looks beautiful and The Queen looks like a happy little lemon.I am glad Britain still has heritage like this, I'm proud of it. I can't imagine being somewhere where the streets weren't lined with people waving Union flags at an event like this, it'd just be weird.

I love your post. :thumbsup:

[Fleetwoodmark]

I do know of his background, thank you very much. Just because you don't share my views doesn't mean you should dismiss them as ideas borne of a lack of education on the subject. And if you'd look back, you'd realise that I never said a word against him being happy. Good for him and his new wife. Just don't expect me to care about it more than I would any other couple I havent met.

It was you who took issue with my original post with a depressing take on what is a happy event. I am allowed my opinion and you are allowed yours. It was you that attacked mine first. I really don't care what you think but don't take some self rightous stance based on false information.

[Silver Springs]

It was you who took issue with my original post with a depressing take on what is a happy event. I am allowed my opinion and you are allowed yours. It was you that attacked mine first. I really don't care what you think but don't take some self rightous stance based on false information.

Now would we call it an attack? Or use the correct term of "response to a comment you made with my own opinion", as most discussion are borne from. If you don't want people to comment on what you've said, don't say anything. It's just that simple. And I love how you keep saying my opinions are based on false information just because you dont agree with me. I'd love to have a debate with you about religion :D ;). Oh, just a question while it's still in my head. If you don't care what I think, why are you persistently riled up enough to respond?

[CreepingDeath]

Now, now. The real tragedy in all this is William's hairline. He used to be so cute. Now it looks like my avatar. :distress:

[Silver Springs]

Now, now. The real tragedy in all this is William's hairline. He used to be so cute. Now it looks like my avatar. :distress:

As I said before, it's down to poor genetics lol. I suppose that means Harry's safe from them then, hehe.

[CreepingDeath]

As I said before, it's down to poor genetics lol. I suppose that means Harry's safe from them then, hehe.

Ha. Yes, the little Hewitt boy looked just fine today. I'm still contemplating having a royal bastard with him.

[Silver Springs]

Ha. Yes, the little Hewitt boy looked just fine today. I'm still contemplating having a royal bastard with him.

Well you're welcome to him. Personally I never understood the appeal of the boys in that respect. Though I do find it quite hilarious how William was once considered the looker of the family. And then Charles' glorious genetics kicked in :p

[CreepingDeath]

Well you're welcome to him. Personally I never understood the appeal of the boys in that respect. Though I do find it quite hilarious how William was once considered the looker of the family. And then Charles' glorious genetics kicked in :p

I just think Harry would be loads of fun to be around. It would totally bring out all of my awful tendencies, though. I'd be in the Betty Ford Clinic by the next day. :]

[McTrouble]

Ugh, I can't believe Camilla was on the balcony. What a slap to Princess Diana to have that cow up there during her son's wedding.

However, both William and Harry are extremely fond of her and accepted her from very early on and that's all that matters. If Diana's sons have love and affection for Camilla then she's OK by me.

[Fleetwoodmark]

Now would we call it an attack? Or use the correct term of "response to a comment you made with my own opinion", as most discussion are borne from. If you don't want people to comment on what you've said, don't say anything. It's just that simple. And I love how you keep saying my opinions are based on false information just because you dont agree with me. I'd love to have a debate with you about religion :D ;). Oh, just a question while it's still in my head. If you don't care what I think, why are you persistently riled up enough to respond?

You seriously must have a chip on your shoulder to have the response you have, are you jealous of it or what ? Is optimism a little too much to ask for ?

Your opinion is based on false information as you have shown little knowledge of William's life which has tainted your view of him.

[McTrouble]

Now, now. The real tragedy in all this is William's hairline. He used to be so cute. Now it looks like my avatar. :distress:

Oh no, not the hairline again - how many times have we discussed LB's? :laugh:

[CreepingDeath]

Oh no, not the hairline again - how many times have we discussed LB's? :laugh:

But Lindsey is in his 60s. Wills is only 28. Damn Charles, and those awful genes.

[Fleetwoodmark]

But Lindsey is in his 60s. Wills is only 28. Damn Charles, and those awful genes.

You say bad genes - The Queen is 85 and looks fantastic and is still super fit. Prince Phillip is 90, looks great and stands straighter than most 60 year olds. Both perfectly healthy. No bad in my opinion.

[Silver Springs]

You seriously must have a chip on your shoulder to have the response you have, are you jealous of it or what ? Is optimism a little too much to ask for ?

Your opinion is based on false information as you have shown little knowledge of William's life which has tainted your view of him.

Excuse me? So now I have a chip on my shoulder because I don't agree with you? Is that what you're telling me? Well excuse me for having an opinion that differs from yours. Excuse me for not reeling out irrelevant pieces of information to please you. I have my opinion and I stick by it. I respect that you have your own opinion, despite the fact that you clearly have no respect for any opinion that differs from your own. But you're not going to change my mind by getting personal.

[Fleetwoodmark]

Excuse me? So now I have a chip on my shoulder because I don't agree with you? Is that what you're telling me? Well excuse me for having an opinion that differs from yours. Excuse me for not reeling out irrelevant pieces of information to please you. I have my opinion and I stick by it. I respect that you have your own opinion, despite the fact that you clearly have no respect for any opinion that differs from your own. But you're not going to change my mind by getting personal.

Your negativity to the whole situation is overwhelming. Most people will be happy for them but there is always one.

[Silver Springs]

Your negativity to the whole situation is overwhelming. Most people will be happy for them but there is always one.

Did you not read any of my posts? I stated quite plainly in a few of them that I was happy for them. Do you just get off on arguing without reading replies? You must do as I have yet to get a reply from you that broaches all of the points I raise and question you upon.

[Fleetwoodmark]

Did you not read any of my posts? I stated quite plainly in a few of them that I was happy for them. Do you just get off on arguing without reading replies? You must do as I have yet to get a reply from you that broaches all of the points I raise and question you upon.

Your questions are irrelevant and only there to deflect my critiscism of your attitude problem.

[Silver Springs]

Your questions are irrelevant and only there to deflect my critiscism of your attitude problem.

And your avoidance is irrelevant and only there to deflect my questioning your own problem.

[Fleetwoodmark]

And your avoidance is irrelevant and only there to deflect my questioning your own problem.

That reply confirms the fact that you need to cheer up and get a life.

I posted to congratulate the couple, I wasn't looking for an argument but you obviously were. Why the hell can't you just appreciate the country you live in and the heritage we have. Thats why an estimated 2 billion people were tuning into the Royal wedding. As I said they are a beautiful couple who signify hope over adversity. It's just a shame you find yourself on the wrong side of the argument.

[Silver Springs]

That reply confirms the fact that you need to cheer up and get a life.

I posted to congratulate the couple, I wasn't looking for an argument but you obviously were. Why the hell can't you just appreciate the country you live in and the heritage we have. Thats why an estimated 2 billion people were tuning into the Royal wedding. As I said they are a beautiful couple who signify hope over adversity. It's just a shame you find yourself on the wrong side of the argument.

I don't feel any need to say anything when the emboldened comment is in your reply. It speaks for itself, dear.

[Fleetwoodmark]

I don't feel any need to say anything when the emboldened comment is in your reply. It speaks for itself, dear.

Like I said you were the one to take issue with my post.

Don't be so patronising love, It just portrays your attitude problem further. Get over it.

[Silver Springs]

Like I said you were the one to take issue with my post.

Don't be so patronising love, It just portrays your attitude problem further. Get over it.

Patronising? Moi? Never. Not when your arguments are the apitamy of exactly what you are accusing me of being. Didn't your parents ever teach you that there is no wrong side of an argument?

[Spoinny]

Now, now. The real tragedy in all this is William's hairline. He used to be so cute. Now it looks like my avatar. :distress:

haha best comment so far

[RickRobert]

You say bad genes - The Queen is 85 and looks fantastic and is still super fit..

Wait wait wait... did you seriously just call our Queen "super fit"? :lol:

[Spoinny]

Wait wait wait... did you seriously just call our Queen "super fit"? :lol:

strike that, THIS is the best comment so far :)

[GODDESS6]

Now, now. The real tragedy in all this is William's hairline. He used to be so cute. Now it looks like my avatar. :distress:

YOUR SO RIGHT~ HIS POOR LITTLE SHINY DOMED HEAD:thumbsup:~

[Silver Springs]

Wait wait wait... did you seriously just call our Queen "super fit"? :lol:

Coompared to most 85 year olds I know, she is. Though I suppose she does have the money to indulge in preservatives.

[GODDESS6]

That reply confirms the fact that you need to cheer up and get a life.

I posted to congratulate the couple, I wasn't looking for an argument but you obviously were. Why the hell can't you just appreciate the country you live in and the heritage we have. Thats why an estimated 2 billion people were tuning into the Royal wedding. As I said they are a beautiful couple who signify hope over adversity. It's just a shame you find yourself on the wrong side of the argument.

love your post~

[Spoinny]

That reply confirms the fact that you need to cheer up and get a life.

I posted to congratulate the couple, I wasn't looking for an argument but you obviously were. Why the hell can't you just appreciate the country you live in and the heritage we have. Thats why an estimated 2 billion people were tuning into the Royal wedding. As I said they are a beautiful couple who signify hope over adversity. It's just a shame you find yourself on the wrong side of the argument.

the heck with the argument, I wanna know about this english "comfort" food!?! Have you had any of this before Mark?

"bubble and squeak with confit shoulder of lamb and miniature Yorkshire pudding with roast filet of beef and horseradish mousse."

[skcin]

Well you're welcome to him. Personally I never understood the appeal of the boys in that respect. Though I do find it quite hilarious how William was once considered the looker of the family. And then Charles' glorious genetics kicked in :p

I never found William that attractive either. I'd take Harry though.

However, both William and Harry are extremely fond of her and accepted her from very early on and that's all that matters. If Diana's sons have love and affection for Camilla then she's OK by me.

Yes. I'm sure if William didn't want her up there with the rest of the family, she wouldn't have been.

Wait wait wait... did you seriously just call our Queen "super fit"? :lol:

:laugh:

[ButterCookie]

Wait wait wait... did you seriously just call our Queen "super fit"? :lol:

BANG TIDY

ten

[bretonbanquet]

Yes. I'm sure if William didn't want her up there with the rest of the family, she wouldn't have been.



Indeed. She is pretty popular with William and Harry by all accounts and if they didn't want her there, she wouldn't have been there. You don't get invited to these things by default, look at Sarah Ferguson :laugh: Knocking Camilla is a bit of a cheap shot, really. She's not that bad looking for her age, and she wasn't bad looking when she was young. They shouldn't have stopped Charles marrying her in the first place, then Diana could have just been left alone, and we wouldn't have had to see her on the front page of the Daily Express every day for 25 years.

And I think you have to be pretty sour not to appreciate that we can put on a pretty good show when we feel like it, and that half the rest of the world would kill to have the kind of tradition that we've got. And of course, they spend a fortune when they come to have a look at it. Everyone's a winner.

[carrie721]

Indeed. She is pretty popular with William and Harry by all accounts and if they didn't want her there, she wouldn't have been there. You don't get invited to these things by default, look at Sarah Ferguson :laugh: Knocking Camilla is a bit of a cheap shot, really. She's not that bad looking for her age, and she wasn't bad looking when she was young. They shouldn't have stopped Charles marrying her in the first place, then Diana could have just been left alone, and we wouldn't have had to see her on the front page of the Daily Express every day for 25 years.

And I think you have to be pretty sour not to appreciate that we can put on a pretty good show when we feel like it, and that half the rest of the world would kill to have the kind of tradition that we've got. And of course, they spend a fortune when they come to have a look at it. Everyone's a winner.

the only reason i bothered opening this thread is because i saw you had posted. :laugh: i particularly agree with the bolded part.

[bretonbanquet]

the only reason i bothered opening this thread is because i saw you had posted. :laugh: i particularly agree with the bolded part.

I have that effect on intelligent people :laugh: You guys would love a royal family, right? Then you wouldn't have to worship Stevie Nicks.

[carrie721]

I have that effect on intelligent people :laugh: You guys would love a royal family, right? Then you wouldn't have to worship Stevie Nicks.

LOL. it's funny you should mention that ... i once wrote an essay about the cult of stevie. :lol:

[bretonbanquet]

LOL. it's funny you should mention that ... i once wrote an essay about the cult of stevie. :lol:

Did it conclude that it's all due to a debilitating mental illness? :p

[carrie721]

Did it conclude that it's all due to a debilitating mental illness? :p

yes, and being dropped as an infant.

[bretonbanquet]

yes, and being dropped as an infant.

Then surely top marks were awarded?

[carrie721]

Then surely top marks were awarded?

i gave myself an A+. since i didn't write it for any reason in particular. :laugh:

[bretonbanquet]

i gave myself an A+. since i didn't write it for any reason in particular. :laugh:

:lol: :lol: I'll give you an A+ too, I have letters after my name and everything.

[carrie721]

:lol: :lol: I'll give you an A+ too, I have letters after my name and everything.

i've finally made it! wait ... the letters after your name aren't STFU, are they?

[bretonbanquet]

i've finally made it! wait ... the letters after your name aren't STFU, are they?

GTFO. So, close :lol:

[carrie721]

GTFO. So, close :lol:

even better. 10 points.

[skcin]

yes, and being dropped as an infant.

So my kid's all set then? :cool:

[carrie721]

So my kid's all set then? :cool:

what do you think i was talking about?

[BTFLCHLD]

did anyone think strange that william had his back to his bride when she was walking the aisle to him? other than that, I enjoyed the highlights.

[bretonbanquet]

did anyone think strange that william had his back to his bride when she was walking the aisle to him? other than that, I enjoyed the highlights.

He's supposed to face the front, but he did take a peek as she walked towards him. Harry was keeping him updated anyway :laugh:

[LittleCharmer]

The Queen looks like a happy little lemon.

I loved her top hat. The Queen is such a boss.

I got a bit teary when they got to the altar and Wills told Kate she looked beautiful. Also incredibly jealous of her stunning gown.

[daniellaaarisen]

Watching the Royal Wedding made me incredibly excited about the possibility of living in the UK next year...I'm so in love with the tradition of the royal family, and all the luxury of it. But also incredibly sad. There's something about fairytale endings that really bothers me lately.






(maybe the fact that I'll never have one)

(I'm not bitter)

[SapphireSister]

Watching the Royal Wedding made me incredibly excited about the possibility of living in the UK next year...I'm so in love with the tradition of the royal family, and all the luxury of it. But also incredibly sad. There's something about fairytale endings that really bothers me lately.

(maybe the fact that I'll never have one)

(I'm not bitter)

Perhaps you'll meet a prince? :shrug::p

[daniellaaarisen]

Perhaps you'll meet a prince? :shrug::p

I can dream :)

Another depressing element of this: Today is my parents' 25th wedding anniversary but my mom left my dad 3 months ago. Of course the biggest wedding of the 21st century thus far would happen on a day like today.

[SapphireSister]

I can dream :)

Another depressing element of this: Today is my parents' 25th wedding anniversary but my mom left my dad 3 months ago. Of course the biggest wedding of the 21st century thus far would happen on a day like today.

I'm sorry to hear that baby girl. Call me if you need to xo.

[Macfanforever]

I missed the startup in the morning .As I'm making this post.I'm recording the rerun of the wedding.I will watch this weekend.